On foot of a complaint received, Inspectors of the Authority were appointed to carry out an investigation into the conduct of Mr. Michael Carr trading as New Ireland Lettings.Following consideration of the Inspectors’ Final Investigation Report, the Authority imposed a major sanction in respect of seven findings of improper conduct and had specific concerns regarding the [...]
The Property Services Regulatory Authority has announced the publication of its Annual Report for 2023. The report presents an overview of the activities and outputs of the Authority during 2023. Commenting on the publication of the Annual Report, Mr. Michael Quinlan, Chairperson of the Board of the Authority, stated: Throughout 2023 the Authority continued to [...]
As the start of the college academic year approaches and Leaving Certificate results are released, many students will prioritise securing accommodation. Those using a letting agent should ensure that the agent they engage is licensed by the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA). During the accommodation search, students may encounter bogus letting agents who attempt to [...]
The Property Services Regulatory Authority notes the 3 and half year sentence imposed by Judge James McCourt in Wexford Circuit Court on Ms Sinéad O'Leary (former licensed property services provider) arising from her conviction for offences under the Theft and Fraud Offences Act. The conduct underpinning these offences, was previously the subject of investigation by [...]
With the release of Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers pending, the search for student accommodation will be a high priority for many students. For those students engaging with a letting agent in their search for accommodation, it is important that they ensure that the agent is licensed by the Property Services Regulatory Authority (PSRA). [...]